Senior Scientific Officer – Laboratory Sustainable Livestock Systems

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer for Laboratory Sustainable Livestock Systems in Royal Hillsborough, UK. The role involves management responsibilities at both the AFBI Hillsborough and Loughgall laboratory sites. The salary ranges from £42,315 to £45,351, increasing in 2025. The position is full-time, and applications are encouraged from women and those of Roman Catholic background.
Senior Scientific Officer – Laboratory Sustainable Livestock Systems – AFBI

REF: IRC313804

SALARY: £42,315 - £45,351 (£47,304 - £49,515 with effect from 1st August 2025)

LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down BT26 6DR. However, with management responsibility for the AFBI Loughgall lab then a regular presence also required at the AFBI Loughgall laboratory site

DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)

LOCATION:

Further permanent appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.

For more detailed information and to apply, please go to our website by clicking 'Apply' below.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 2nd May 2025.

We would particularly welcome applications from females and those from a Roman Catholic background.

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